Foreign Affairs committee  One of my surprises in coming to Canada was—which was not the case 20 years ago—it turns out that Canada was probably the most active free trader of the three countries. Many of the issues.... I didn't know what supply management was. What is this? We don't have that in Mexico.

Foreign Affairs committee  Very briefly, something that worked for 40 years, the temporary agricultural workers program, with very specific rules, was an agreement. We had 18,000 people come and go; that's it. I think what you have to do is pick sectors for which there is a great need, in regions where there's a great need, and to work the compatibilities.

Foreign Affairs committee  No, the letter was sent already.

Foreign Affairs committee  This was raised after the issue—

Foreign Affairs committee  The letter basically said—I almost know it by heart. It was really an opener of the relationship because it basically said that the government had taken the decision, more or less, to eliminate visa requirements for a very large number of Mexican citizens. In the next paragraph, what does that mean?

Foreign Affairs committee  I think that is in fact what is happening. The degree of relationship that exists between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is really very great. There might be some issues, but as far as the executives go, the relationship between trade ministers is excellent. I would agree completely with what Mr.

Foreign Affairs committee  I share very much Laura's comment. I think it will come to the view that we cannot have a Canada strategy. Obviously, the strategy has to be common to the country but related specifically to the provinces. I have been completely surprised by visits to the area of Winnipeg and to some extent also Saskatchewan of the great possibilities.

Foreign Affairs committee  I will stay.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is really a privilege to participate in these hearings organized by the foreign affairs committee on the possible issues faced by the next North American leaders' summit. Events and ideas have certainly shifted since I last had the pleasure to be in Parliament, in the Senate last year, but I think the changes have been mostly for the good.